Hawkins

Hawkins (1973-1974)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Mystery

A decade before TV saw another silver-haired, slow-drawling Southern shyster with a knack for sleuthing out the truth, M-G-M welcomed back two titanic talents, TV producer Norman Felton and screen legend Jimmy Stewart, for Hawkins. Stewart played Billy Jim Hawkins in rotation with the Shaft TV movies (Talk about Country Mouse and City Mouse!), solving crimes alongside his cousin RJ (Strother Martin) and a bevy of sensational costars. Bonnie Bedelia plays a troubled young woman accused of familicide, Cameron Mitchell plays a tinseltown spouse facing murder charges, Julie Harris plays an accused mercy killer, William Windom plays a parent with a vendetta, Lew Ayres and James Best play folk caught up in a deadly Civil War re-enactment, James Luisi plays a football pro caught up in foul play, Teresa Wright plays an ex-amour of Bill Jim's, and Paul Burke and Pernell Roberts play a senator and aide caught up in a slaying.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (90 min)

Last Episode

Murder in the Slave Trade
Season 1Episode 690 min

Murder in the Slave Trade

Hawkins tries to find out who really murdered a sports mogul.
Nov 22, 1974

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Murder in the Slave TradeNov 22, 1974
S01E08Candidate for MurderMar 5, 1974
S01E07Murder on the 13th FloorFeb 5, 1974
S01E05Blood FeudDec 4, 1973
S01E04Life for a LifeNov 13, 1973
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Hawkins' premiere?

'Hawkins' premiered on October 8, 1973.

Who starred as the main character in 'Hawkins'?

James Stewart portrayed the main character in 'Hawkins'.

What was the occupation of the main character in 'Hawkins'?

The main character in 'Hawkins' was an attorney.

In which city did 'Hawkins' take place?

'Hawkins' was set in Los Angeles, California.

Who was the creator of the TV show 'Hawkins'?

William Link and Richard Levinson created 'Hawkins'.

What was the genre of 'Hawkins'?

'Hawkins' was a legal drama series.

Which network aired 'Hawkins'?

'Hawkins' aired on CBS.

Did 'Hawkins' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Hawkins' was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 1974 for Outstanding Limited Series.

Who directed the pilot episode of 'Hawkins'?

Boris Sagal directed the pilot episode of 'Hawkins'.

Did 'Hawkins' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'Hawkins' featured guest appearances by actors such as Patricia Smith and Paul Burke.

What was the premise of 'Hawkins'?

'Hawkins' followed the life of a small-town lawyer who takes on high-profile cases in Los Angeles.

Did 'Hawkins' have a memorable theme song?

Yes, 'Hawkins' had a memorable theme song composed by Elmer Bernstein.

Was 'Hawkins' critically acclaimed?

'Hawkins' received positive reviews from critics for its engaging storytelling and James Stewart's performance.

Did 'Hawkins' have any spin-offs or sequels?

No, 'Hawkins' did not have any spin-offs or sequels.

Cast

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

plays R.J. Hawkins
James Stewart

James Stewart

plays Billy Jim Hawkins
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Characters

R.J. Hawkins

R.J. Hawkins

played by Strother Martin
Billy Jim Hawkins

Billy Jim Hawkins

played by James Stewart
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